"And what am I to say to him?"
"You will hand him this order, and make sure that he sets out instantly to execute it."
"Is that all?"
"Absolutely."
"Is it necessary that he should know who I am?"
"On the contrary, it is of the utmost importance that he should not know."
"Ah! Nanon, do you blush for your brother?"
Nanon did not reply; she was lost in thought.
"How can I be sure," she began, after a moment's silence, "that you will do my errand faithfully? If you held anything sacred, I would require your oath."
"You can do better than that."